DE4103 – Technical Literacy
Module code
DE4103
Module title
Technical Literacy
Prescription
To develop technical research skills along with oral, written, graphical and interpersonal communication skills
Programmes
- EN1603
- SC1101
NZQA Level
Level 4
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- 1. Utilise information obtained from physical or web based resources in technical problem solving and presentations.
2. Prepare and deliver an oral presentation on a technical subject.
3. Communicate ideas and technical findings in a written format.
4. Create and use pictorial sketches and pictorial/orthographic drawings to current drawing standards as a communication technique to present ideas and data.
5. Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills to develop project Outcomes. - Content
- - Technical and business communication to standards and codes including referencing systems, physical and web based resources.
- Interpersonal communication.
- Computer application tools, e.g. word-processing, spreadsheeting, presentation graphics
- Pictorial sketching and basic engineering drawing techniques, orthographic projection, dimensioning principles, principles of drawing office practice and drawing management. - Assessment Criteria
- Written Assessment 30%
Oral Presentation 20%
Drawing Assessment 50%
